What is Rhodococcus equi? A bacterium found in soil worldwide, Rhodococcus equi (R. equi) is a common cause of bronchopneumonia in foals between 3 weeks and 5 months of age. While the survival rate of R equi pneumonia is upwards of 70% with appropriate therapy, the case fatality rate without therapy is a staggering 80%. A leading cause of premature …
While the efficacy of plasma treatments has been long proven, they’re still only as effective as they are safe. With the highest possible level of safety and efficacy serving as our primary goal for each and every one of our products here at Plasvacc, we take great pride in adhering to the most stringent quality control and safety processes in …
Veterinarians and breeders depend on high-quality biological products to fight disease and save the lives of their patients. At Plasvacc Australia, we take pride in the procedures and methods we use to collect our hyperimmunised plasma because we know superior plasma products make for healthy animals and grateful practitioners. Our Equine, Canine and Camel plasma is collected from our carefully …
Think of camels and, odds are, your mind will drift to the far-off deserts of North Africa and the Middle East. You’d be forgiven, as the Camelus dromedarius or dromedary camel is thought to have originated in Arabia or Somalia. However, it is now believed that the largest wild dromedary camel population now resides right here in Australia. First introduced …
Here at Plasvacc, we’ve devoted decades to developing our donor management and collection processes in order to provide the safest, most effective licensed equine and canine plasma products possible. Plasvacc was started for the benefit of our very own animals, and it has been a tireless labour of love to create a product lineup that sets the bar for current …
Since its discovery in the late 1970s, canine parvovirus has been one of the leading causes of death in dogs due to its highly resilient, contagious, and aggressive nature. The fatality rate for puppies and unvaccinated dogs can be as high as 90% if left untreated. Parvovirus is easily transmitted through direct and indirect contact, is resistant to antivirals and …
Ever wonder what it’s like to be a dog in the Plasvacc donor pack? Well, wonder no further as we take this opportunity to introduce you to three of our beloved donors and take a look at how these happy hounds spend their days. What Breeds Make up the Plasvacc Donor Pack? Comprised of greyhounds, dogs in the Plasvacc donor …
Quality plasma products are an investment in the health and longevity of animals in your care. As veterinarians know, it is safer and less expensive to prevent an illness or infection, than to cure it after it has compromised a patient’s health. Plasvacc’s hyperimmunised plasma can help prevent common illnesses in dogs and horses, such as Parvovirus, Rhodococcus, Pancreatitis, and …
At Plasvacc, we provide veterinary biological products that help animals live longer, healthier lives. We started Plasvacc out of a passion for horses, dogs, and healthy, happy animals of all kinds. From our facility in beautiful Kalbar, Queensland and our sister ranch in Templeton, California, we collect and process Caniplas® and Equiplas® hyperimmunised plasma for the treatment of a variety …
All of us here at Plasvacc would like to welcome you to our community, and new blog! We are excited to connect with our customers, partners and friends, and keep you up to date on what’s going on at Plasvacc. Plasvacc manufactures and distributes high-quality plasma for dogs, horses and camels from our beautiful facility in Kalbar, Queensland. Our plasma is used and recommended …
